Head of Demand Generation - High Growth Specialty Finance Company
Location: US, NY, New York
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Executive
Required education: Bachelor's Degree
Industry: Financial Services
Function: Business Development

Company profile:
Fundation is a technology-empowered direct lender that delivers small balance commercial loans nationwide. The firm provides fixed rate loans up to $500,000 using its own capital. Fundation fills a void in the small balance commercial loan market by offering loans to businesses that banks are unwilling or unable to lend to, and those that desire a simplified process, with capital on terms that will enable them to grow.

Job description:
We are seeking to add a new leader to our growing company.  We are seeking a passionate professional to help us design, build and innovate strategies within our direct marketing and business development functions.  This person will provide thought leadership to our company towards increasing franchise value through new product development and building scalable distribution channels.Overview:This is a rare opportunity for a truly driven professional to drive strategic and operational development in a transformative business during the early stages of its “J” curve.  We have built and operate a world-class technology platform that delivers commercial loans up to $500,000 to businesses nationwide using credit and business process automation.  We are backed by one of the largest private equity firms specializing in the consumer and commercial finance industry and our business is growing substantially. This role will report to our Chief Executive Officer directly.  This professional will build out our systems, processes and personnel to:Drive customer demand through direct marketing effortsOversee a highly talented team of business development professionals that are working within specific industry verticals and other markets to build scalable distribution partnershipsIdentify, negotiate and execute large-scale partnerships to drive customer activityOversee brand development and increased brand awarenessLocationNew York, NY or Reston, VirginiaCompanyFundation is a high growth, private equity backed company.  Our innovative platform uses advanced technology to predict credit risk and price loans for the small balance commercial loan market (loans of $50,000 to $500,000).  Our product and brand was carefully designed to create a unique value proposition for small businesses seeking debt financing: expedient credit decisions, a simple application process, simple products, competitive pricing and all electronic processing.  We intend to originate over a billion dollars of small balance commercial loans in the next several years.

Requirements:
Demonstrable prior success in driving demand through marketing and business development techniques and developing large-scale partnershipsAt least 10 years of professional experienceKnowledge of the credit and/or capital marketsWell versed in financial products and servicesStrong analytical, interpersonal, and presentation skills

Benefits:
Salary and bonus commensurate with experience and capabilitiesComprehensive benefits packageWorking with an outstanding team